After being unsuccessful with locating a BMW vinyl roof DIY, I decided to create one myself. By no means am I an expert but I can say it came out fairly well being my first time. So, here it is on an E92. Hope it helps. Special thanks to Ofmalik who helped me out.

Funny enough I couldn't locate a black shark fin. I didn't bother trying to wrap the fin either. So, I used plastidip. Even though my top is gloss, it's not very noticeable that the fin isn't an exact match. I have yet to see anyone notice or comment on it. So, I say try it. If you think the color is too far off, then peel it away. Just don't tape down the fin until you're sure as it will be stuck to the vinyl.

This is a great diy, I will be doing this soon and all the success stories give me confidence. I will definitely have to get a helper and bribe him with a few beers (not too many though hehe cant be wrapping a roof drunk lol)

Thanks for a greatly detailed write-up with very helpful photos. I have a couple of questions regarding the shark fin:

After you repainted your shark fin, how did you prepare that area on the roof for the reinstallation?

And with using the double side tape, do you have any leak problem from rain or car wash?

Thank you very much, I just need to get these clarification before I begin wrapping my roof

I have the same question about mounting back the shark fin too. Do you just use 3m vhb mounting tape and stick it onto the vinyl? I'm afraid it would come off or something. But from reading some other comments I'm thinking I should just mount the tape directly on the vinyl, it's just a bit of a concern for me. Wouldn't want the shark fin to come off or something.

I feel silly asking this, but what is the purpose of this? Is it to make the roof black?, in which case it could be painted, yes? I'm 52 years old, and the vinyl roof I was thinking of, when i clicked on this DIY, is from the 70's!

I feel silly asking this, but what is the purpose of this? Is it to make the roof black?, in which case it could be painted, yes? I'm 52 years old, and the vinyl roof I was thinking of, when i clicked on this DIY, is from the 70's!

look better and roof protection. It is a cheaper and reversible alternative to painting the roof.

Just an FYI to anyone who will attempt this....if you use vinyl with air release channels (like 3m 1080) it is NOT necessary to use water when applying the vinyl. The air channels and the use of a squeegee (felt edge to prevent scratching) will allow for all air to be removed. As long as no firm pressure is applied to the vinyl it can be lifted easily from the paint.